Plan for 204 apartments in city's major regeneration awaiting a decision

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Plans for two apartment blocks totalling 204 homes in Salford’s major regeneration area are still under consultation with city planners.

The scheme close to Middlewood Locks is a joint venture between the Canal and Rivers Trust and Bloc and has been branded H20.

It is seeking to redevelop a car park site off Oldfield Road and Upper Wharf Street. Detailed plans for the scheme are on the Salford city council planning portal and are classed as ‘under consultation’ after being submitted on October 12.

This followed a period of public consultation which began five months ago but which has now closed. There are other buildings in the area - built in the recent past - and make up part of the Crescent Conservation Area and the Adelphi Bexley Square Conservation Area. READ MORE: Future of Greater Manchester pub in limbo after 'underage drinking' sting and allegations of assaults READ MORE: Over 50 police officers have stormed a dozen homes across Greater Manchester this morning in huge operation A design and access statement prepared by architects AHR Ltd says: “The Crescent represents one of the UK’s most exciting regeneration opportunities and builds upon the successful renaissance of Salford in recent years as a key component of the Northern Powerhouse.” The application is for two buildings of 11 and seven storeys, providing 204 apartments, and a linear car park, secure cycle storage, landscaping and ‘associated works’. “The proposed site is extremely well connected to a number of major transport hubs,” the statement says. “Salford Central railway station is a 15 minute walk from the site and Salford Crescent railway station is just over 10 minutes walk from the site. “Manchester city centre is only 20 minutes walk from